What is the News? The gigantic and spectacular scrolls created under the unique initiative ‘Kala Kumbh’ have now been installed at the Rajpath for the Republic Day 2022 celebrations. What is Kala Kumbh? Kala Kumbh is organised by the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA). Purpose: It is an artist workshop for painting scrolls representing… Continue reading The gigantic and magnificent scrolls created under the unique initiative ‘Kala Kumbh’ installed at Rajpath for Republic Day 2022 celebrations
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Supreme Court upholds validity of OBC quota in NEET admissions
What is the News? The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of quota for Other Backward Classes candidates in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test’s (NEET) All India Quota seats for undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses. What was the case about? Recently, the Central Government has announced to extend 27% reservation for OBCs… Continue reading Supreme Court upholds validity of OBC quota in NEET admissions
Union Minister releases revised Rural Area Development Plan Formulation and Implementation (RADPFI) Guidelines
What is the News? Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj has released the revised Rural Area Development Plan Formulation and Implementation(RADPFI) Guidelines. What is the need for Rural Area Development Plan Formulation and Implementation (RADPFI) Guidelines? There have been spatial development initiatives that have been implemented in India, especially in urban areas. However, there has… Continue reading Union Minister releases revised Rural Area Development Plan Formulation and Implementation (RADPFI) Guidelines
India & Denmark agree to work together on green fuels including green hydrogen
What is the News? India and Denmark have agreed to initiate joint research and development on green fuels, including green hydrogen. This joint research is a part of the already adopted Green Strategic Partnership – Action Plan 2020-2025. What is the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership? India-Denmark had launched the Green Strategic Partnership during the virtual… Continue reading India & Denmark agree to work together on green fuels including green hydrogen
Explained: The debate over marital rape
What is the News? The Delhi High Court is hearing a challenge to the constitutional validity of the ‘marital rape immunity’ provided for in the Indian Penal Code. What is Marital Rape? Click Here to Read about it What is the case about? A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the… Continue reading Explained: The debate over marital rape
Cabinet approves Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment of difference between compound interest and simple interest for six months to borrowers in specified loan accounts
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the payment of ex-gratia amount pertaining to claims submitted by Lending Institutions (LIs) under “Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment of difference between compound interest and simple interest for six months to borrowers in specified loan accounts”. What is the “Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment… Continue reading Cabinet approves Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment of difference between compound interest and simple interest for six months to borrowers in specified loan accounts
Antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture can hit exports, Centre warns states
What is the News? The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying have written to the chief secretaries of all states and Union territories regarding the threat posed by antibiotic use in the aquaculture sector. Antimicrobial resistance in Aquaculture Sector Antimicrobial resistance is being seen in the aquaculture sector, particularly shrimp aquaculture. This is… Continue reading Antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture can hit exports, Centre warns states
Experts from India and Israel suggested expanding scope of India-Israel Industrial R&D & Technological Innovation Fund(I4F)
What is the News? At the 8th Governing body meeting of the India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund(I4F), India and Israel approved three joint R&D projects and deliberated on widening the scope of the I4F programme. What are three joint projects approved under the I4F Programme The three projects are: ‘Centrally Monitored IoT Nanosensors… Continue reading Experts from India and Israel suggested expanding scope of India-Israel Industrial R&D & Technological Innovation Fund(I4F)
BiodiverCities by 2030: Transforming cities relationship with nature
What is the news? The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a report titled “BiodiverCities by 2030: Transforming cities’ relationship with nature”. What is the “BiodiverCities by 2030: Transforming cities relationship with nature” Report? The report is a key output of the BiodiverCities by 2030 initiative Note: BiodiverCities by 2030 initiative is led jointly by… Continue reading BiodiverCities by 2030: Transforming cities relationship with nature
Cabinet approves extension of tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis for three years
What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) for three years. What is the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK)? National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) was constituted in 1994 as a statutory body as per the provisions of the NCSK… Continue reading Cabinet approves extension of tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis for three years
